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Beta and Gamma Correction Factors for the Eberline R0-20 Ionization Chamber Survey Instrument.

DE2001786805

Publication Date	2001
Personal Author	Johnson, M. L.; Rathbone, B. A.; Bratvold, T.
Page Count	22
Abstract	This technical document provides details of derived correction factors for the Eberline R0-20 survey meter, which uses an ionization chamber to measure ambient exposure rates. A thin end window allows the instrument to measure exposure rates from non-penetrating radiation (i.e., beta radiation). Correction factors are provided for contact measurements with beta and gamma disk sources, gamma beams and, finally, general area beta fields. Beta correction factors are based on the instrument's response to 204Tl, selected as the most conservative isotope for beta correction factors, as indicated in previous studies of similar instruments using 204Tl, 147Pm, and 90Sr(Y) isotopes (LANL 1982). Gamma correction factors are based on 137Cs, considered the predominant source of gamma radiation on the Hanford Site.
Keywords	Isotopes Beta particle detectors Gamma radiation Surveys Exposure Measurements
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200302
Contract Number	AC06-76RLO1830

Beta and Gamma Correction Factors for the Eberline R0-20 Ionization Chamber Survey Instrument.

Beta and Gamma Correction Factors for the Eberline R0-20 Ionization Chamber Survey Instrument.
DE2001786805

Publication Date	2001
Personal Author	Johnson, M. L.; Rathbone, B. A.; Bratvold, T.
Page Count	22
Abstract	This technical document provides details of derived correction factors for the Eberline R0-20 survey meter, which uses an ionization chamber to measure ambient exposure rates. A thin end window allows the instrument to measure exposure rates from non-penetrating radiation (i.e., beta radiation). Correction factors are provided for contact measurements with beta and gamma disk sources, gamma beams and, finally, general area beta fields. Beta correction factors are based on the instrument's response to 204Tl, selected as the most conservative isotope for beta correction factors, as indicated in previous studies of similar instruments using 204Tl, 147Pm, and 90Sr(Y) isotopes (LANL 1982). Gamma correction factors are based on 137Cs, considered the predominant source of gamma radiation on the Hanford Site.
Keywords	Isotopes Beta particle detectors Gamma radiation Surveys Exposure Measurements
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200302
Contract Number	AC06-76RLO1830